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Brazil star Vinicius Jr has defended his side's choreographed dance celebrations that were blasted by Roy Keane as 'disrespectful'.
The Selecao performed short routines after scoring each goal in their 4-1 win over South Korea in the World Cup last-16 game on Monday.
After Richarlison scored, event the manager Tite got involved, imitating the forwards 'pigeon dance' with players on the touchline.
Brazil's dancing superstars have been labelled as 'disrespectful' by a furious Roy Keane
Keane has come under fire in Brazil after branding their World Cup stars 'disrespectful'
'Fantastic finish by Vinicius, great start to the game. But I've never seen so much dancing,' fumed ITV pundit Keane.
'I can't believe what I'm watching, I can't believe what I'm watching, it's like watching Strictly [Come Dancing].'
'I don't like this. People say it's their culture. But I think that's really disrespecting the opposition,' Keane furiously continued.
'It's four goals, and they are doing it every time. I don't mind so much the first jig, it's the one after that, and the manager getting involved.
Brazil stars Neymar and Lucas Paqueta dance after the fourth goal went in on Monday
'I'm not happy about it. I don't think it's good at all.'
But Vinicius insists the reaction of joy is bound to wind people up and warned the detractors such as Keane that Brazil have plenty more dances planned.
'Sure, some love to complain when they see other people's happiness and we Brazilians are a joyful
